Philly announces new bike and ped coordinator

Though not announced with much fanfare, Mayor Nutter’s Office of Transportation and Utilities hired Charles Carmalt for the position of Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinator.  Here is a description of his background from the Bicycle Coalition:

“Carmalt joined the Office with 35 years of transportation planning experience.  His career included both private and public sector work.  For the last nine years, he ran his own consulting firm where his projects placed special emphasis on the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists.”
Carmalt will report to Deputy Mayor for Transportation and Utilities Rina Cutler.  His role at the City will be to coordinate all activities that impact the quality of the urban environment for pedestrians and bicyclists.  His responsibilities will range from assisting on the Planning Commission’s forthcoming Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan to helping build relationships with outside agencies like the Philadelphia Parking Authority in order to expand and improve our bicycle parking options.

Read full announcement made by Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia here.

Posted by Andrew Goodman.  Contact him at agoodman@design.upenn.edu.

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